| Common name | Serpae tetra, Blood tetra |
Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans |
| Scientific name | Hyphessobrycon eques |
| Synonyms | Hyphessobrycon serpae, Hyphessobrycon callistus |
| Size | 2" (5cm) |
| Origin | Central Amazon |
| Tank setup | Planted tank. |
| Compatibility | Community, but does have a justified reputation as a fin-nipper. This tendency is reduced when
kept in a shoal (much like Tiger barbs). |
| Temperature | 22-26oC (72-79oF) |
| Water chemistry | Around neutral pH (6.5-7.5). |
| Feeding | Omnivorous: small live, frozen and dry foods. |
| Sexing | Males are smaller and slimmer. |
| Breeding | Use a small breeding tank with fine-leaved plants. Eggs will be scattered among the plants.
The fry will hatch in around 24-30 hours. |
| Comments |
This is one of a complex of species sometimes known as "Blood Tetras" or "Blood Characins".
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